Stone Age Narrative Writing Unit – Year 3 (6 Lessons)

Differentiated | SEND-Friendly | Linked to Stone Age Boy

This engaging 6-lesson literacy unit is designed for Year 3 (UK Primary) and supports children in developing confidence with narrative writing, using the Stone Age as a rich and motivating context.

Inspired by Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura, the lessons guide pupils step-by-step from sentence-level work through to planning, writing and punctuating their own Stone Age narrative.

All lessons have been designed with differentiation and inclusion in mind, making them suitable for mixed-ability classes and SEND learners.

Key Features

• Fully planned lessons with clear objectives
• Linked to the National Curriculum (Year 3)
• Strong focus on SPaG in context
• Visual and practical activities
• Oral rehearsal built in
• Clear progression from sentences to full narrative

Differentiation & Inclusion

This unit has been carefully designed with differentiation in mind, including:

• Sentence starters and writing frames

• Visual prompts and model examples

• Word banks and pre-selected vocabulary

• Reduced writing expectations where appropriate

• Opportunities for oral responses instead of written work

• Adult-guided activities for SEN and EAL learners

Suitable for mixed-ability classes, SEND pupils, and lower-attaining writers, while still offering challenge for greater depth learners.